Job Description

Position Summary:
Penn Foster’s Accounting team delivers high-quality financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making and external compliance requirements. Team members serve as trusted partners to business leaders by providing timely and accurate financial data. As a key member of the accounting team, the Senior Accountant will support revenue accounting and analysis for Penn Foster’s business-to-consumer (B2C) operations across multiple entities. This role partners closely with the Senior Accounting Manager on financial reporting, compliance, audits, account reconciliations, technical accounting research, and process improvements.

We are seeking a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced remote environment, demonstrates strong accountability and initiative, and can independently manage priorities during critical month-end close cycles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare financial statements, reports, and supporting analyses in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support B2C revenue accounting and monthly revenue calculations
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses as part of the monthly and annual close process
• Support audit and compliance activities through preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Research technical accounting issues and assist with implementation of process improvements
• Independently manage workload and deadlines during peak accounting close periods
• Quickly learn and navigate accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools with minimal supervision
• Maintain proactive communication and collaborate effectively within a remote-first team environment
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Public accounting experience at a mid-tier or regional firm (e.g., RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, or similar) strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and compliance reporting required
• CPA license preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as Dynamics 365, NetSuite, or AS400
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt quickly to new systems and processes, and maintain accountability in a remote work environment
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and follow-through, particularly during critical close periods
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation tools to improve processes and drive efficiencies

Work Environment & Hiring Requirements
• U.S. Work Location Requirement: All employees must reside in and perform work within the United States. We do not support international remote work arrangements for this role.
• Travel Expectations: While this is a remote position, occasional travel may be required for team meetings, company events, conferences, summits, etc. Candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed.
• On-Camera Work Environment: We operate in a highly collaborative, remote, on-camera culture. Employees are expected to be on camera during meetings unless extenuating circumstances apply.
• Recorded Video Interviews: All video interviews conducted during the hiring process will be recorded to support internal hiring consistency and process improvement.
• Background Checks: Employment with Penn Foster Group is contingent upon successfully completing applicable pre-employment screening requirements, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal background, where permitted by law.
• Identity Verification (Form I-9): As part of our onboarding process, all hires must complete employment eligibility verification in compliance with federal law. This includes remote Form I-9 verification, which may require an in-person identity verification step with an authorized representative.
About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.
What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.